**Professional Research Assistant** **Requisition Number:** 56726 **Location:** Boulder Colorado **Employment Type:** Research Faculty **Schedule:** Full Time **Posting Close Date:** **Date Posted:** **Job Summary** We are accepting applications for two Professional Research Assistant positions supporting all research aspects of the Root lab. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. **Who We Are** We are a research lab in the Psychology and Neuroscience Department within The University of Colorado. Our goal is to identify the specific cell-types, pathways, and molecules that control rewarding and aversive experiences. **What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be** Responsibilities include managing mouse colony, stereotaxic injection, behavioral experimentation, imaging, managing students and experiments, analysis, ordering and inventorying, ensuring compliance, and general lab management. **What You Should Know** Hiring two positions, both are full time, 40 hours per week. **What We Can Offer** Annual salary of $42,000 to $44,000 depending on skills and experience. The University of Colorado provides excellent benefit options. **Benefits** The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) . **Be Statements** Be impactful. Be creative. Be Boulder. **What We Require** Bachelors degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related scientific field. **What You Will Need** It is expected that the candidate is highly motivated and will extensively collaborate with other lab members. Must have excellent organizational, oral, and written scientific communication skills. **Special Instructions** To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References (Used for Phone Reference Checks) 4. (Optional) Proof of Degree During the application process you will need to enter contact information for two references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation, as the search progresses. If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment. For full consideration, please apply by **June 10, 2024.** Position will remain open until filled. _Note:_ Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) **To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Professional-Research-Assistant/56726 (https://apptrkr.com/5272746)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) jeid-be48dfc1c827de4983b59c47918342aa The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.